MUCH BATTER

Crawley's fit and ready to let rip on return

- RORY DOLLARD

SWASHBUCKLING England opener Zak Crawley says he feels "brand new" and ready to return to action against Pakistan in next opening Test.

Crawley has been cleared for action after netting for just over a fortnight, having missed the home Sri Lanka series with a fractured finger.

He sustained the injury in the slips against the West Indies at Edgbaston and will take a temporary break from that fielding position for this series.

"I feel brand new and I'm looking forward to getting out there," he said.